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Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Top ten places to visit in Europe: 4 of 46
Europe has a beautiful collection of beauty spots, adventurous pockets, romantic get-aways and travellers favouites, it's hard to narrow the the best places to see in Europe into just 10.Here is the Euro top 10;1. Amsterdam (the Netherlands) - It's hard to avoid the addiction of Amsterdam, everyone is heading here at the mome... More..
Style & Beauty > Style & Beauty (Other) Understanding the physical competition between women: 1 of 8
According to new research, women are constantly comparing themselves with other women, from film stars to the girl at the next table. Why are we also so obsessed with measuring our looks against every other female who comes into view?Women check women out, fact. We size up the competition. We judge whether the blonde in the c... More..
Travel > Air Travel & Airlines How to prevent lost luggage at the airport: 2 of 10
It's not uncommon to loose luggage when you're at the airport, after all there is a lot to keep your mind on. There are simple things you could do to prevent losing it though. 1. First, put an identity tag on your case, it should have your name, address and a contact number. This way if you do lose it, it will come back to y... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice How to get the travel bug: 3 of 14
You might have fifty-seven channels on cable, or be able to google any piece of information you like on the internet, but the only real way to find inspiration is to get out there, see it and experience it. Preferably travel should start at an early age; children unde two travel free so there is no excuse. Ideally you should ... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Programs Assessing commercial diets: 2 of 8
A body to kill for, but are the diets that create them, killing them?Low-calorie - This generally involves eating very little breakfast, not too much for lunch and tiny snacks throughtout the day, the only meal eaten is dinner. As well dropping a dress size you'll also find you have no energy and trouble concentrating if you ... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication (Other) How to flirt online: 2 of 8
It used to be that an accidental touch of a hand was a surefire way to let someone know you were interested in getting a little closer.But in the 21st century, with so much human 'interaction' taking place online, how do you get the message across?Check out these five ways you can keep him online:1. Respond to emails promptly... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Ways to travel cheap or free: 9 of 32
A good trip doesn't have to cost the earth. Hot springs are fantastic as a spa altertnative, here are a few ideas:Bath, England - Bath is Britain's premier spa destination. The naturally occurring thermal springs are the very reason for the city's existence (and name). A basic two-hour session costs £19 - but that's befo... More..
Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies Good cures for hangovers: 4 of 12
Over-indulgence can lead to a mind-numbing headache, nausea and all kind of agony. Before you reach for 2 painkillers, a warm bath and go back to sleep, try these.* Tomato juice, asprin and a long, hot shower.* Coffee made with tonic water, orange juice and honey.* Water, water and more water.* Buttermilk.* A greasy fry-up* F... More..
Travel > Vacations Things to do on vacation in Paris France: 7 of 19
A city of crowned heads and severed heads, with soaring architectural triumps, from the glorious Cathedral of Notre Dame to the magnificence of Verailles and the avant garde spectacle of the Georges Pompidou Centre, Paris is superb.Paris is a city to be savoured slowly. Take comfortable shoes, decide on an area, then wander. ... More..
Food & Drink > Beef, Pork & Meat Recipes Recipes: Shepherd's pie: 9 of 24
Shepherds pie;Mashed potato and minced meat. Comfort/winter/good listener food. This takes time, so not very good if you're very hungry. Perfect, however, to prepare while listening, cook while comforting, and eat while watching a video.Risotto;Rice plus anything in cupboard. Shows you can rustle up anything; good for enterta... More..